Anybody know where to get STRONGER valve pins for the AEA HP Carbines/Backpackers?…….. I like this gun but I’ve broken two of the crappy factory valve pins so far. That’s actually the only issue I’ve had with it. Owned it about 10 months and have maybe 700 shots through it………..thanks.
AEA HP Carbine Valve Pins
- Thread starter darylm
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Hi. Check with any dealer, Peter @ AEA Northeast as an example. I have a couple on order. Mags too. Probably within 10-14 days. AEA has improved the vp, so hopefully it is more durable. I also have a 22cal Varmint. Most accurate airgun I've shot. Target was at 50yds, 7 shots. .36 inches with FX Hybrids. Zan 23gr are equally accurate.
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That is the same accuracy I get with my varmint. All under a dime at 50.
To the op, pics of the breakage would be interesting. I seem to think hearing they had solved some of that issue.
Dave
To the op, pics of the breakage would be interesting. I seem to think hearing they had solved some of that issue.
Dave
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So this is pretty crazy. The ONLY improved valve pin I found was a seller on ebay, but his pin YESTERDAY was “not available” and listed as a limited run item. I check again TODAY and it was available again (so I ordered one). The Matrix is glitching once again I suppose………thanks for all your input, fellas 
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And I would order a Varmint in a second if it had a side lever. I can’t stand bolt actions.
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I saw your post and searched for it and grabbed one myself. Thanks for the heads-up!So this is pretty crazy. The ONLY improved valve pin I found was a seller on ebay, but his pin YESTERDAY was “not available” and listed as a limited run item. I check again TODAY and it was available again (so I ordered one). The Matrix is glitching once again I suppose………thanks for all your input, fellas
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AEA HP SERIES PCP AIR RIFLE MAIN VALVE PIN | eBay
NOTE: Up for sale is an enhanced OEM Valve Pin for AEA HP Series PCP’s as shown on Picture 1. This is a re-enforced version of the OEM Valve Pin. A. any CO2 powered airguns to AK, CA, Cook County, IL, HI, NJ and.
www.ebay.com
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That’s the one!……..thanks heavy-impact. It literally said “out of stock, limited run” just yesterday! HahaView attachment 301708
AEA HP SERIES PCP AIR RIFLE MAIN VALVE PIN | eBay
NOTE: Up for sale is an enhanced OEM Valve Pin for AEA HP Series PCP’s as shown on Picture 1. This is a re-enforced version of the OEM Valve Pin. A. any CO2 powered airguns to AK, CA, Cook County, IL, HI, NJ and.www.ebay.com
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Yeah, that's the one I bought for my Varmint. Also sent the link to a buddy of mine with an HP Carbine (after I hit the buy button).
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It appears the upgraded one on eBay is black in color. That leads me to think it may be acetal (delrin).
The ones I have are yellowish/clear which leans to a pei.
I’m curious which has the most trouble. I know pei takes less force to unseat (less hammer needed) but can be pretty brittle.
Dave
The ones I have are yellowish/clear which leans to a pei.
I’m curious which has the most trouble. I know pei takes less force to unseat (less hammer needed) but can be pretty brittle.
Dave
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I bought my Carbine used, so I have no idea how many shots had been fired. It was black in color, and broke at the end of the shaft as predicted. I made another one out of PEEK. So far so good, but I've only shot 2-300 rds with it. If it fails again I will "sleeve" it.
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I'm not a fan of bolt guns either. On the other hand, a long gun that weighs 6.5lbs, makes 50fpe in 22cal and out shoots just about anything out there and has great shot count for $600 is a no brainer. My HP Carbine fills a niche as a truck gun and forest hunter where 50yds is pretty much max line of sight. I did put on a longer bolt handle on the Varmint as well as trigger work and polished the bolt components. All in all, the Varmint is a powerful, super accurate light handling field gun that preforms impressively on the bench.
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Yeah, I got a CNC'd aluminum bolt handle from Rowe Tactical and it's a great upgrade for the Varmint. My buddy got one for his carbine too, and it still cycles just fine.
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If it weren't for the trigger, cocking effort, and unavailability of repair parts, I'd be tempted to buy another Varmint.
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What parts might you need? Most parts that fail in general are easy to make or are not manufacturer specific.
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I had 2 of 3 regulators from a Challenger Pro fail. The only fix, at the time, was to get a replacement rifle under warranty. I've been able to stockpile some parts (such as valve pins) but other parts tend to be rather hard to find (not all vendors stock them). Not everyone in this sport has a metal lathe (although I've been tempted to get one).
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I couldn't say. I wasn't able to disassemble it to see and the dealer didn't have replacement parts in case I did find a defective part.
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Huma makes a reg for the Challenger bullpup. Don’t know if that would fit the Pro, but worth looking into.
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